Why Did I Become the Villainess?

 The remaining days of our journey were peaceful. After what happened last time, I requested for another carriage to stay in. Rufus and Leander immediately accompany me. Leaving Prince Fraser and Princess Paislee alone in the carriage.

 Eve is also with us to avoid people from saying anything. Although I kind of doubt if anyone will ever be so bold to talk about it. But to be safe, we made Eve accompany us.

 Aside from moving to a different carriage, I made sure that if Prince Fraser is outside of his carriage, I am just inside our carriage. I only get off the carriage if he isn't outside, and the moment he gets out, I immediately return to our carriage. 

 "Purplany, aren't you excited? Finally, we can return home. Don't you miss Vrawyth, Csille?"

 I look at Rufus and sigh. Excited? I don't even know what to feel anymore. Things are following the script, yes. However, I feel sad about what is happening. 

 The Prince Fraser I know is already gone. The only person left is a Crown Prince who is always mad at Csille. How am I supposed to live now? 

 "Of course, I am excited. I already miss my parents. It's been a long time since I saw them."

 Rufus glanced at me. "But? I definitely hear a but there."

 I look at the scenery outside the carriage. We're almost in the Vrawyth Kingdom now. We just need two days before we can arrive. 

 "I don't know. Maybe I was just worried about our semester. The semester is about to end now, and I only spend the first term out of three. Do we need to do all the school works when we return?"

 Actually, it's not the school works I am worried about. A big change will happen in Csille's life, and I'm worried about it. Can I handle that change? 

 Leander is who is silently reading his book, stops reading, and looks at us. "I'm sure they will make arrangements for it. We ace the Grand Exemplary Competition. I'm sure they will reward us."

 He's right. The King will reward us for bringing the Gold Grand Exemplar pin for the Kingdom. He will let us skip a semester for competing in the Competition. So, there's nothing to worry about.

 "Yeah, Purplany. I'm sure his majesty, the King, will reward us. So, don't worry. We should celebrate for our victory." 

 Celebrate? How can I celebrate when I know something big will happen. Aside from the changes in Csille's life. I still have problems regarding the Virtouse. 

 I lean my head on the walls of the carriage and close my eyes. 

 Boy, being a Villainess is surely not a joke!

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 A grand welcome welcomed us when we arrived at the Vrawyth Kingdom. There are banners of greetings everywhere. People are already lined up waving the flag of the Vrawyth Kingdom while chanting the song of the Kingdom.

 "Finally home! It's great to see that our fellow Vrawyth people are celebrating with us for our Victory. I heard that his majesty, the King, prepared a Celebratory and Welcoming Banquet for us tonight. Isn't that great?" 

 I look at Rufus and sigh silently. Great? I have written that banquet scene, and that means the real Csille will be the one who will control this body again. Aside from it, something big will also happen for tonight's banquet.

 So, how can it be great? I just want to lay on my bed and sleep than to attend that banquet. 

 The carriage stops in front of the Palace, and a guard opens our door. "Lady Csille, Prince Rufus, and Mister Leander. Welcome back to the Vrawyth Kingdom. His majesty and her majesty are now waiting for all of you."

 Rufus immediately gets off the carriage and helps me descending to it. Leander followed suit. I look at the Palace in front of us and smile bitterly. 

 Vrawyth Palace. It's the first place I see aside from the Lauretré Residence. It's also the place where Csille's hope started and will be crush. 

 The three of us immediately walk inside the Palace. Since Prince Fraser and Princess Paislee's carriage is ahead of us, they are already inside the Palace. 

 The guards open the huge door of the Palace. I look at the inside and sigh. Aside from the banquet, I also have written this scene. 

 The moment I stepped my foot on the Palace flooring, the real Csille's took over my body instantly. 

 Csille raises her head and walks inside the Palace like it's her own. Leander and Rufus are walking on her each side.

 The King and the Queen are sitting on a long sofa while Prince Fraser and Princess Paislee are sitting in front of them. 

 The three of us immediately greet the Rulers of the Vrawyth Kingdom. Queen Amalone gently smiled at us before she gestured her hands to the empty space between Princess Paislee. 

 Csille sits on the other end, and Rufus sits beside her. While Leander sits beside Princess Paislee. 

 The King looks at each of us before he sighs. "I heard from your Queen what happened throughout your journey to the Saiven Kingdom. I have already sent a message to the Kings of the other Kingdom, so you shouldn't worry about it anymore." 

 The King paused. "I call you here to congratulate all of you personally for bringing home the Gold Grand Exemplar pins. I'm really honored to have all of you as Vrawyth people. I have prepared a Celebratory Banquet for all of you tonight. Rest well, and I hope to see you tonight."

 The King didn't even waste another minute and get straight to the point. After saying his congratulations, he immediately let us off. Saying we should rest and see our family now. 

 Csille is about to stand up when the King stops her. "Csille Lauretré, stay here for a moment. I need to talk to you. You too, Fraser."

 Csille looks at Prince Fraser, who looks like it's something not related to him. She takes a deep breath to control the surge of emotions inside of her. 

 Fraser...

 After the King made sure that the rest was gone, he looked intently at Prince Fraser and me. He then sighs. "Fraser and Csille. I heard things about the two of you. Can you explain things to me?"

 Csille's fist clench, and she tried her best not to grit her teeth. She's anxious because she knows she will be reprimanded if the King and the Queen know what she did to Princess Paislee.

 Csille bows her head and remains quiet. As much as she wanted to speak but she was afraid that she'd sell herself out if she did.

 "Father, what happened between us is our own matter. I apologize if it affected the image of the monarch. However, I hope you let us deal with our own matters as we are now already old enough to handle it."

 Csille stares at Prince Fraser. Disbelief was written on her face. She couldn't believe that Prince Fraser wouldn't sell her out. She knew that if Prince Fraser would want to sell her out, she'd be doom.

 Csille bows down her head again and anxiously plays with her fingers. 

 Silence envelopes the whole place before her majesty, the Queen chuckles. "My dear son, you really grow up now. Wanting to deal with the issues with your relationship with Csille. I'm really proud of you." She emotionally said to Prince Fraser.

 Prince Fraser looks awkwardly at her mother and clears his throat. 

 The King stared at the two of us before he shakes his head. "Fraser, although your engagement with Csille is still not official, you must know that everyone considers the two of you as a couple. And the relationship between the two of you affects our Kingdom." He looks at Prince Fraser. "You must remember Fraser. A King knows how to treat her future wife properly. It's a basis of people to know if the Crown Prince has the ability to treat his people with care. There's a saying, a true King treats his people like how he treats his wife. So, if you treat Csille with care, they will think of you as a worthy future Ruler."

 That's right. I have written this scene. It's the reason why Prince Fraser will find it difficult to break his engagement to Csille in the future. Because once he breaks his promise, people will see him as an unreliable Ruler.

 "I will remember, Father." Prince Fraser said calmly. 

 The King then let us off, after making sure that the two of us realized how our relationship affects how the Vrawyth people see the monarch and its ruler.

 Csille walks past Prince Fraser and is about to walk straight to the carriage that will bring her home when Prince Fraser suddenly speaks.

 "I didn't sell you out because I don't want your parents and my parents to be disappointed with you. However, it doesn't mean that I care for you. I am more concerned about my parents and your parents. Please don't misunderstand." 

 Csille smile bitterly at Prince Fraser's words. She knows. She knows Prince Fraser didn't do it for her. However, it still hurts her hearing Prince Fraser say those words. 

 She didn't say anything and just walked inside the carriage. Eve immediately hands Csille a handkerchief when she sees her tears. 

 Csille takes the handkerchief and cries. 

 Why? Fraser, do you need to say it to my face? Can't you just let me off? Why can't you let me hope? Even just a little. 

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 "My dear!" Mother immediately hugs me the moment I step out of the carriage. "I'm glad you return. You don't know how much I miss you. How have you been?"

 I just hug her back. Since I didn't write about Csille's return, I regained the control over my body. I hug myMother tightly. I miss her.

 Father laughs and hugs the two of us. "You're finally home. My little jewel that is now a Gold Grand Exemplar, returns. You don't know how much the house feels empty and sad without you here." Father said.

 I hug the two of them. I miss them. Having been able to experience the love of parents. It makes me craves for fatherly and motherly love each day. And now I'm back. It feels like home.

 "Mother... Father... I miss the two of you." I feel myself crying. I don't know if it's Csille's feelings or mine. All I know is I want to hug them tightly. 

 "Aunt, Uncle, I don't want to ruin the moment, but I suggest you continue this inside. The maids already prepared our lunch, and I'm sure Csille would like to take some rest inside."

 Father and Mother pulled me inside the residence. They both hold each of my arms. 

 "Dear, tell me what happened to your journey to the Saiven Kingdom. I want to hear it personally." Mother enthusiastically ask me. 

 "Csille, I already told the other nobles about you being a Gold Grand Exemplar, and everyone is so envious of me having an intelligent and beautiful daughter. You don't know how much proud and happy I was because of you."

 I heard Brother Pascal laughs. "Aunt, Uncle. I know you miss my cousin. However, the food is already prepared, and it will be bad if it turns cold. Let's just talk about it in lunch."

 Father and Mother pulled me to the dining area. They even put dishes on my plate. "My dear, you should eat more. I know you haven't eaten Vrawyth food for so long. That's why I asked the kitchen to prepare your favorite Vrawyth dishes."

 The lunch started with my parents and brother Pascal asking me about my journey to the Saiven Kingdom and the Grand Exemplary Competition. 

 "My dear, there's a rumor going on lately. They said you and Prince Fraser are not on good terms. They even said that Prince Fraser didn't watch your matches. Is it true? Do we need to worry about it ?" 

 I look at Mother. I don't want to lie to her, but at the same time, I don't want her to feel sad. Father and Mother want me to end up with Prince Fraser. It's the reason why they agreed with the engagement. 

 "Csille, is there something wrong between you and his highness, Prince Fraser? You can tell Father. I will help you as much as I can." 

 I look at Mother and Father. They both look worried and anxious. Even Brother Pascal looks like he is bothered with the humor. 

 I smile at them and shake my head. In the end, I couldn't bear to see them disappointed. 

 "Father, Mother, and Brother Pascal. You shouldn't worry, we just had a misunderstanding at that time. Everything's okay between the two of us. So, please rest assured."

 Never mind.. Everyone will forget about that issue the moment the change in Csille's life happens.